The Theatres Trust Guide mentions only three Theatres in Newport, all now long ago demolished. These were the Empire, Charles Street, built in 1899 by Frank Matcham, and destroyed by fire in 1942; The Little Theatre, built in 1937 and demolished 1966; and the Lyceum, Bridge Street.

The Lyceum Theatre was built in 1867, and from what I can gather was originally called the Victoria Theatre until a disastrous fire gutted the building in 1896. The original builder is unknown but the Theatre was converted in 1897 by W.G.R. Sprague. The Theatre was demolished in 1961.

Above and below - Programme for 'The Hypocrites' Monday February 17th, 1908 at the Lyceum Theatre, Newport.

 

Above - Programme for 'The Hypocrites' Monday February 17th, 1908 at the Lyceum Theatre, Newport.

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